Der Zeitsparer, Grotesken [The Time Saver, Grotesques], by Ignaz Wrobel (pseudonym of Kurt Tucholsky). Berlin: Reuss & Pollack (Pollack & Glaser), 1914. German. First edition.
First edition of the book "Der Zeitsparer" by Kurt Tucholsky, which was published under the pseudonym Ignaz Wrobel and includes four short stories. On the front cover, a color illustration by Thomas Theobald Tomate (pseudonym of Kurt Szafranski, a Jewish illustrator and journalist, born in Germany).
Kurt Tucholsky (1890-1935), a Jewish-German journalist, publicist and writer. One of the wittiest satirists and sharpest critics in the Weimer Republic. He belonged to left-wing groups and was known as an aggressive opponent of Nazism. He wrote regularly for the Die Weltbühne weekly, even serving as its editor, and published novels, stories, aphorisms and poems.
23, [1] pp. (including cover), approx. 22.5 cm. Poor condition. Many stains, including dampstains and mold stains. Tears, most of them open, to edges of leaves and cover (not affecting text but affecting front cover illustration). Some worming. Fold lines and creases. The booklet was professionally restored and the leaves were cleaned.